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By Steve Cave, About.com Guide to Skateboarding since 2003

Quick and Easy Tune-Ups

Monday October 1, 2007
Skateboard Bearing Maintenance and TuneupAre you wheels spinning slower than they used to? Most likely, you don't even know. The progression is ususaly slow - the bearings get dirty or wear out, and bit by bit your wheels loose speed and get a little choppy. You should be able to hold your board and give each wheel a spin, and have them freely spin for quite a while without your help.

Cleaning or changing your skateboard bearings is easy - Check out the following step by step instructions on skateboard bearing maintenance, and get the most out of your skateboarding!

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